Elric Ensminger

Elric Ensminger obituary, Sandusky, OH

Elric Ensminger

Elric Ensminger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Toft Funeral Home, Hinman Chapel on Jun. 20, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Elric-Dean T. Ensminger, 17, of Eureka, CA, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at his home.
He was born on November 21, 2007 in Mansfield, OH to Eric Ensminger and Amber Canterbury.
Elric-Dean attended Pacificview High School in California. His interests were coding and tinkering with electronics, to see how everything worked. Elric had ambitious plans for his future of owning a food truck, fixing broken electronics and continuing his studies in Chemistry technology, circuits as well as animation. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his new scooter.
Elric-Dean is survived by his mother; Amber (James Lowe) Canterbury, father: Eric M Ensminger, brother; Drake Smith, sisters; Olivia Haskell, Ava Joan Lowe, aunt; Courtney Lute, uncles; Michael Gonzales, Nathan Dietrich, grandmothers; Barbara (Lalo) Gonzales, Tina Huntington, grandfather; James A. Lowe, great-grandmothers; Annie Harvey, great aunt; Estil Canterbury, Teresa Cartwright, great-grandfather; Walter Steele, great aunt; Nancy (John) Lewis, great uncle; Robbie Gonzales and many other relatives in the Steele, Gonzales, Hendrickson, Lowe and Black families.
He was preceded in death by his aunt; Brittany Canterbury, grandmothers; Edith Lowe, great-grandmother; Dorothy Steele, grandfather; James Dietrich, great-grandfather; Ray Canterbury, great aunt; Debra Kolakowski, great uncle; Joe Canterbury.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, June 24 from 11 am - 1 pm at Toft Funeral Home, Hinman Chapel, 38 South St., Berlin Heights. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1 pm with Pastors James Taylor and Michael Gonzales presiding. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery.
Those wishing to contribute to Elric-Dean's memory may do so to https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-elric-ensmingers-final-journey to assist with funeral expenses.
Toft Funeral Home, Hinman Chapel, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elric Ensminger, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Elric's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Elric Ensminger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Elric Ensminger's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?